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Eleanor Flexner Prize, awarded
for the best piece of work by a Smith undergraduate using the Sophia Smith Collection
and the Smith College Archives. Students interested should submit papers no later
than the final day of classes in the second semester to Jennifer Roberts, secretary
of the American Studies Program, Wright Hall 12.
Nancy Boyd Gardner Prize,
awarded annually for a single outstanding paper or other project in American Studies
by an American Studies major or Smithsonian intern, with priority given to a paper
written by a Smithsonian intern. Students interested should submit papers no later
than the final day of classes in the second semester to Jennifer Roberts, secretary
of the American Studies program, Wright Hall 12.
Samuel Bowles Prize, awarded
to a major graduating in 2008 for the most distinguished paper in anthropology. Questions
should be directed to Elliot Fratkin. Submissions are due by the last day of classes.
Phyllis Williams Lehmann Travel Award,
established in 1979 by friends and former students of Professor Lehmann. The prize
is to be awarded to a senior (or seniors) majoring in the history of art, with preference
given to students interested in pursuing the study of art history, especially classical
art, at the graduate level. Students wishing to apply should submit to Professor
Barbara Kellum, Hillyer Hall, by 4 p.m. on April 2, a transcript and a written proposal
describing the travel plans and budget for which the grant is to be used.
Megan Hart Jones Studio Art Prize,
established in 1987 by family and friends in memory of Megan Hart Jones ’88.
The award is made annually to an undergraduate for a judged work in drawing, painting,
sculpture, photography, graphic arts or architecture. Students interested should
submit their work to the art department, Hillyer Hall, by 4 p.m. on April 18.
Elizabeth Killian Roberts Prize, established
in 1990 by family and friends in memory of Elizabeth Killian Roberts ’45. The
award is made annually to an undergraduate for the best drawing as judged by the
art department. Students interested should submit their work to the art department,
Hillyer Hall, by 4 p.m. on April 18.
Enid Silver Winslow ’54 Prize
in Art History, awarded annually for the best student paper written in
an art history course taught at Smith. Students may submit one clean copy of a
paper to Becky Davis, Department of Art. The name of the student should be typed
on the cover sheet only. Submissions are due by May 2.
Amey Randall Brown Prize,
established in memory of Amey Randall Brown by Mabel Brown 1887, is awarded for the
best essay submitted in any area of the plant sciences. Competition is open to any
undergraduate who has not previously won the prize. A first prize of $200 and a second
prize of $150 will be awarded. Further details may be obtained from John Burk, Department
of Biological Sciences, Clark Science Center.
John Everett Brady Prize,
awarded for excellence in Latin. The award , open to all classes, is made on the
basis of an examination in the translation of Latin at sight. The examination is
to be held April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Caverno Room, Neilson Library. Students interested
in this prize should see Nancy Shumate, Department of Classical Languages and Literatures.
Alice Hubbard Derby Prize, awarded
to a member of the junior or senior class for excellence in the translation of Greek
at sight and to a member of the junior or senior class for excellence in the study
of Greek literature in the year in which the award is made. The examination is to
be held April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Caverno Room, Neilson Library. Interested students
should contact Thalia Pandiri, Department of Classical Languages and Literatures.
George E. Dimock Memorial Prize,
established in memory of Professor George E. Dimock, is awarded for the best essay
on a classical subject submitted by a Smith College undergraduate. The deadline for
submission is 3 p.m. on May 2. Essays should be submitted to Donna Gunn, secretary
in the Department of Classical Languages and Literatures, Dewey II. They should include
two title pages, one giving the title of the essay and the author’s real name,
and the other giving the title and a pseudonym.
David Burres Memorial Law Prize,
established in 1985 by the widow (Professor Helen Searing), family and friends of
Attorney Burres, who in his lifetime encouraged the entry of women into the legal
profession. The prize, to be used toward first-year tuition, is awarded to a graduating
senior or an alumna who has been accepted to law school (entrance may be deferred;
the prize will be held until needed). Preference is given to students aspiring to
practice law in the public interest rather than for private gain, in memory of Attorney
Burres’s work for the disenfranchised and in the area of civil liberties. Need
is a factor, but the prize is not restricted to students on financial aid. Applicants
should submit a résumé, a statement of professional intentions, a statement
of where they have been accepted for law school and whether they will be receiving
financial aid and two letters of reference, one of which must be from a Smith faculty
member whose class the applicant took. Questions about applications should be addressed
to Sue Briggs, sbriggs@email.smith.edu.
All materials must be submitted to the Office of the Dean of the College, College
Hall 203, by April 16.
Barbara Jordan Award for Study of Law and Public
Policy, established in 1989 to encourage African-American women to undertake
careers in law and public policy, after the example of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
(1936–1996). Students and alumnae are eligible, provided they have at least
applied for admission to a law school or a graduate program in public policy. The
prize funds may be used to help prepare for admission (e.g., for application costs,
internships, travel to interviews) or they may be applied toward academic loan-forgiveness.
The funds may also be held for later use to help meet the costs of tuition and
books. Applicants should submit evidence that they have been accepted into a school
of law or a graduate program of public policy, along with a statement of professional
intentions that should explain why you are interested in pursuing a career in law
or public policy, some of the events in your life that led you to the decision
to do so and your career plans. In addition, you should submit a résumé,
a description of how the prize funds will be used, and two letters of recommendation,
one of which must be from a Smith faculty member whose class you took. Questions
about applications should be addressed to Sue Briggs, sbriggs@email.smith.edu.
All materials must be submitted by April 16 to the Office of the Dean of the College,
College Hall 203.
Ruth Dietrich Tuttle Prize,
established in 1985 to encourage further study, travel and/or research in the areas
of international relations, race relations or peace studies. The prize is for use
at any time through the next academic year. Undergraduate students of any nationality
who have done substantial academic work or have had relevant experience in any of
these areas are eligible. Questions about applications should be addressed to Sue
Briggs, sbriggs@email.smith.edu. Applications
are available in the Office of the Dean of the College, College Hall 203, and must
be submitted to that office by April 16.
Samuel Bowles Prize, awarded
to majors graduating in 2008 for the most distinguished paper in economics. Questions
should be directed to Fred Leonard. Submissions are due by the last day of classes. |
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Typewritten manuscripts for these prizes must
be submitted in person to Barbara Kozash in the English department office, Pierce
Hall 105, by Monday, April 21. Entries should be signed with an assumed name. Material
that has appeared in student publications is eligible for most prizes.
Elizabeth Babcock Poetry Prize, awarded
for the best poem by an undergraduate. Competition is not open to those who have
already won the prize, nor may the poem have been printed previously.
Ethel Olin Corbin Prize, awarded for
the best original poem (preferably blank verse, sonnet or ballad) or informal essay
by an undergraduate.
Ruth Forbes Eliot Prize, awarded for
the best poem submitted by a first-year or sophomore.
Rosemary Thomas Poetry Prize, awarded
for the best poem or group of poems.
Elizabeth Drew Fiction Prize, awarded
for the best fiction written by an undergraduate.
Elizabeth Drew Essay Prize, awarded
for the best classroom essay on a literary subject submitted by an undergraduate
to a class taught by a member of the English department.
Elizabeth Drew Memorial Prizes, awarded
for (a) the best honors thesis in English, and (b) the best essay on a literary subject
submitted by a first-year
Eleanor Cederstrom Prize, awarded for
the best poem by an undergraduate, written in a traditional verse form.
Helen Kate Furness Prize, awarded for
the best essay on a Shakespearean theme prepared in courses or seminars and recommended
by the instructors of such courses or seminars. Honors theses are not eligible.
James T. and Ellen M. Hatfield Memorial Prize,
awarded to a senior majoring in English for the best short story.
Mrs. Montagu Prize, awarded for the
best essay on a literary subject concerning women.
Gertrude Posner Spencer Prize, awarded
for excellence in writing fiction and non-fiction prose.
Anne Bradstreet Prize from the Academy of American
Poets awarded for the best poem or group of poems by an undergraduate.
Emogene Mahoney Memorial Prize, awarded
for (a) the best essay on a literary subject written by a first-year student and
(b) the best honors thesis.
Norma M. Leas Memorial Prize,
awarded to a graduating English major for excellence in written English.
Voltaire Prize, awarded to
a sophomore at Smith College for an essay or other project in French that shows originality
and engagement with her subject. Applicants should contact the director of honors
and prizes in the Department of French Studies for further information on how to
submit their work.
Césaire Prize, awarded
for excellence in an essay or other project in French by a junior or a senior on
campus. Applicants should contact the director of honors and prizes in the Department
of French Studies for further information on how to submit their work.
Thomas Corwin Mendenhall Prize,
awarded annually for an essay written within the current or the three preceding semesters
in a regular history course taken at Smith College. Essays originally submitted in
seminars, for special studies or as honors theses are not eligible. If an essay was
written in response to a specific question or problem posed by an instructor, the
stated assignment should be submitted along with the essay. All essays should indicate
for which course and in which semester they were originally written and should be
submitted to the Department of History, Wright Hall 13, by April 25, clearly identified
as submissions for the Mendenhall Prize competition. A student may submit no more
than one essay for the competition.
Michele Cantarella Memorial “Dante
Prize,” established in 1988 by family, colleagues, friends and
former students, this prize is awarded annually on the recommendation of the Department
of Italian Language and Literature to a Smith College senior for the best essay
on any aspect of The Divine Comedy. Entries must be submitted by May 9
at noon, to Jeanne West, foreign language office, Hatfield Hall.
The Anacleta C. Vezzetti Prize awarded
to a senior for the best piece of writing in Italian on any aspect of the culture
of Italy. Entries must be submitted by May 9, at noon, to Jeanne West, foreign language
office, Hatfield Hall.
Tryon Prizes, awarded by
the Smith College Museum of Art. Competition is open to Smith undergraduates of all
disciplines.
Digital Media, Performance or Installation
Art: A jury awards a monetary prize for digital media, performance
or installation art inspired by an artwork or exhibition at the Smith College
Museum of Art. Submissions must include a one-page description of how the piece
developed. Digital media artworks and video/photographic documentation of installation
or performance pieces are accepted. Examples include but are not limited to video,
audio, interactive media, and web-based art. Video can be submitted on DVD. Other
digital materials should be submitted on a disk in formats compatible with Windows
XP (jpg, mpg, pdf, rtf, Quicktime file, etc.).
Writing: A jury awards a monetary
prize for a piece of writing inspired by, or related to, an artwork or exhibition
at the Smith College Museum of Art. The writing may take any form. Jurors seek scholarship,
insight and originality. (Sorry, no electronic submissions are accepted.)
Submission Procedure
Submissions for both prizes must be received by Ann Musser, Curator of Education,
Smith College Museum of Art, by Monday, April 21. Include a separate cover page
with your name, telephone number, address and e-mail. If the work was prepared
as a course assignment, you must attach a description of the assignment. Submissions
will be returned if a self-addressed envelope is provided. For further information,
please contact Ann Musser at amusser@email.smith.edu or ext. 3109.
Sarah H. Hamilton Memorial Prize,
awarded for an essay on music. The essay may be a paper previously submitted for
a course assignment and should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words. Any undergraduate
may submit an essay to the secretary of the music department, Sage Hall 101, by May
12 at 4 p.m. It must be signed with a fictitious name and accompanied by an envelope
containing the real name of the competitor.
Settie Lehman Fatman Prizes, awarded
to students enrolled in intermediate and advanced music composition courses, one
for a composition in extended form, the other for a composition in a small form.
Compositions should be submitted to the secretary of the music department, Sage Hall
101, by the last day of classes.
Carillon Composition Prize,
established in memory of Dorothea Carlile ’22, offers two prizes annually,
one for the best original composition for carillon and one for the best transcription
for carillon. The competition is open to all students. Entries must be submitted
by the last day of classes to the secretary of the music department, Sage Hall 101.
To be considered for a Religion Department
prize, students should submit their typewritten paper under an assumed name. A sealed
envelope with the assumed name on the front of the envelope and the applicant’s
real name in the envelope should accompany the essay. Typewritten essays for these
prizes must be submitted to the secretary of the Religion Department, Dewey Hall
II, by 3 p.m. on April 11. The department will determine which prize category a given
paper fits should it be deemed prize-worthy.
Henry Lewis Foote Memorial Prize, awarded
annually for the best essay on a subject in the field of biblical studies suggested
by a course in the religion department and written by an undergraduate candidate
for the Smith College degree.
James Gardner Buttrick Prize, awarded
annually for the best essay on a subject in the field of studies in religion suggested
by a course in that department and written by an undergraduate student for the Smith
College degree.
Jochanan H.A. Wijnhoven Prize,
for the best essay on a subject in the area of Jewish religious thought written for
a course in the Religion Department or the Program in Jewish Studies by a Smith College
undergraduate.
Samuel Bowles Prize, awarded
to majors graduating in 2008 for the most distinguished paper in sociology. Questions
should be directed to Nancy Whittier. Submissions are due by the last day of classes.
Arthur Shattuck Parsons Memorial
Prize, awarded for the outstanding paper in sociological theory or its
application. Submissions are due by the last day of classes. Questions should be
directed to Nancy Whittier.
Jeanne McFarland Prize and Valeria
Dean Burgess Stevens Prize, awarded annually by the Program
for the Study of Women and Gender and the Project on Women and Social Change for
excellent work in the study of women and gender. Submissions are due no later than
noon on Wednesday, May 7. Please see complete guidelines for submission on the Program
for the Study of Women and Gender Web site.
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